Local Rule L. Cr. R. 47-3: Special Notice Requirements in 28 U.S.C. § 2254 Death Penalty Habeas Corpus Cases

N.D. Ind. L. Cr. R 47-3 Special Notice Requirements in 28 U.S.C. § 2254 Death Penalty Habeas Corpus Cases

(a) Applicability. This rule applies to 28 U.S.C. § 2254 death-penalty habeas corpus cases.

(b) Required Notices. The clerk must notify those entitled to notice when:

(1) the case is opened;

(2) a stay of execution is granted or denied;

(3) a final order is issued; or

(4) a notice of appeal is filed.

(c) Entitlement to Notice. The following are entitled to notice:

(1) the respondent;

(2) the Indiana Attorney General;

(3) the Indiana Supreme Court; and

(4) the Seventh Circuit.

(d) How to Give Notice. The Clerk will coordinate how to notify those entitled to notice.